Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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